Melukote Vidhan Sabha Election Data
Mandya, Karnataka
- Reservation:General
- Registered Electorate:1,96,995
- Sitting MLA:Dharshan Puttannaiah (Sarvodaya Karnataka Paksha)
- Latest Turnout:86.75%
- 2023 Winning Margin:10,862 votes (5.9%)
Melukote is a Vidhan Sabha constituency in Mandya, Karnataka, with 1,96,995 registered voters. The current MLA is Dharshan Puttannaiah of Sarvodaya Karnataka Paksha, who won the 2023 election by a margin of 10,862 votes (5.9%). Voter turnout in the last election was 86.75%. Below you'll find caste demographics, election history since 2008 and booth-level data for Melukote.
Melukote Caste Data
Melukote Vidhan Sabha in Mandya, Karnataka has approximately 1,96,995 registered voters on the latest roll, with surname-level community estimates covering 3 groups commonly used in Karnataka election analysis. Rest is the largest share at 96.6%, followed by MUSLIM at 3.1%. This is a General Vidhan Sabha seat at constituency level; the table below lists surnames with estimated voter counts and share of the profile—not booth-by-booth splits. For campaign planning and newsroom research, VoteSutra also provides booth-wise surname maps, swing booth reports and full dossiers on WhatsApp request.
| Surname | Total Voters | % |
|---|---|---|
| Rest | 1,90,297 | 96.6% |
| MUSLIM | 6,106 | 3.1% |
| CHRISTIAN | 393 | 0.2% |
- Rest96.6%1,90,297
- MUSLIM3.1%6,106
- CHRISTIAN0.2%393
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Melukote Election Results (2008–2026)
JD(S) has won 4 of the last 7 elections in Melukote.
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Vote % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dharshan Puttannaiah | Sarvodaya Karnataka Paksha | 91,151 | 49.6% |
| C. S. Puttaraju | JD(S) | 80,289 | 43.7% |
| Dr.indresh N.s. | BJP | 6,470 | 3.51% |
- Dharshan PuttannaiahSarvodaya Karnataka Paksha49.6%91,151
- C. S. PuttarajuJD(S)43.7%80,289
- Dr.indresh N.s.BJP3.51%6,470
Melukote Booth-Level Data
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Melukote Vidhan Sabha constituency at a glance
In conclusion, Melukote Vidhan Sabha in Mandya, Karnataka is a General Vidhan Sabha constituency with about 1,96,995 registered voters. The current MLA is Dharshan Puttannaiah (Sarvodaya Karnataka Paksha), elected in 2023 by 10,862 votes (5.9%). Community estimates place Rest as the largest group at roughly 96.6% of the seat profile. For general elections, Melukote sits within the Mandya Lok Sabha segment. Election results on this page run back to 2008, with cycle-by-cycle margins and party shifts. You can preview the strongest and weakest polling booths; the full margin heatmap covers all 251 booths in the paid dossier. Whether you are planning a campaign, covering the seat as a journalist, or researching Karnataka politics, this page is the free starting point—message VoteSutra on WhatsApp for the complete booth-wise caste and strategy report for Melukote.
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